Fender panel impact absorption structure of vehicle having walker protection function

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fender panel impact absorption structure having a walker protection function in which an impact absorption unit is installed between a fender panel and the top of an apron panel to secure space enough to absorb the impact energy to the maximum level and minimize a walker's injury when the walker is bumped to the fender panel, the unit being constructed by fastening together the end of a bent part of a fender panel positioned under a hood panel and the top of an apron panel, the structure having an impact absorption unit whose top and bottom parts are bent toward one direction for being connected and installed between the end of the bent part of the fender panel and the top of the apron panel, the top part being fastened with the end of the bent part of the fender panel and the bottom part being fastened to the apron panel with a fixing member.

What is claimed is:  
     
       1. A fender panel impact absorption structure having a walker protection function constructed by fastening together an end of a bent part of a fender panel positioned under a hood panel and a top of an apron panel, the structure having an impact absorption unit whose top and bottom parts are bent toward one direction for being connected and installed between the end of the bent part of the fender panel and the top of the apron panel, the top part being fastened with the end of the bent part of the fender panel and the bottom part being fastened to the apron panel with a fixing member, wherein a reinforcing rib is formed at a lower bent part of the impact absorption unit. 
     
     
       2. A fender panel impact absorption structure having a walker protection function constructed by fastening together an end of a bent part of a fender panel positioned under a hood panel and a top of an apron panel, the structure having an impact absorption unit whose top and bottom parts are bent toward one direction for being connected and installed between the end of the bent part of the fender panel and the top of the apron panel, the top part being fastened with the end of the bent part of the fender panel and the bottom part being fastened to the apron panel with a fixing member, wherein a fastening part is formed at an end of the upper bent part of the impact absorption unit to enable the end of the bent part of the fender panel to be inserted and fit to. 
     
     
       3. The structure, as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the impact absorption unit is made of a plastic material with a bent groove being formed at a center thereof. 
     
     
       4. The structure, as defined in  claim 2 , wherein the impact absorption unit is made of a plastic material with a bent groove being formed at a center thereof.